Join Now
Budesonide and formoterol are two medicines that are used for a long period of time to treat asthma. However, their combination will not relieve an asthma attack that has already started .
Budesonide belongs to the family of medicines known as corticosteroids (cortisone-like medicines). It works by preventing ... continue
More Information About Symbicort
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Asthma | 143 |
85% |
| COPD & Emphysema | 71 |
90% |
| Sarcoidosis | 3 |
100% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 2 |
100% |
| Fibromyalgia | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 87% (222
Members)
find Symbicort helpful
Symbicort Reviews
Somewhat Helpful
Not sure if working yet as was changed to this inhaler following a bad flare up of asthma which may not yet have subsided. Still quite chesty even thought taking up to twelve puffs per day. Noticable weight gain possibly related.
Somewhat Helpful
Did not work alone
Somewhat Helpful
It took all of my asthma symptoms away! Only thing is it caused severe muscle pain. I couldn't walk with out excruciating pain. So doc took me off it.
Somewhat Helpful
working to an extent
Somewhat Helpful
On it now, i can tell if i forget to take it, its ok i guess, i'm on the 160/4.5
Too Soon To Tell
My symptoms are mild so it is hard to tell if there is any difference
Too Soon To Tell
Seems to help alittle but makes me very shakey
Too Soon To Tell
Just started this med. don't know if it is working yet
Too Soon To Tell
Honestly can't tell the difference when I'm taking inhaler or not taking it. No thrush with this one, though.
Too Soon To Tell
seems to be working
Showing 91 - 100 of 240 Reviews
Discussions
-
Symbicort
I have been using Symbicort for about two yrs. I have no side effects. But, I don't see a big change in breathing after using it. [More] -
Symbicort
a lot of people prefer Symbicort over Advair . Advair has some nasty side effects that symbicurt doesnt . [More] -
Symbicort
I have been on symbicort for about a year. It gives me a side effect of swollen ankles and feet, especially the left side. Some days are worse than ot... [More] -
symbicort
Good luck with the symbicort, I had a severe allergic reaction to it and my thoat ended up swelling up, thus resulting in yet another hospital visit. ... [More] -
symbicort
i hope your chest settles down but if it gets worse please go to er or back to the drs. symbicort is a great drug. i sued to be on it. it is a comb... [More]
